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SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nA discussion on the power of community support\, self-advocacy\, and meaning-making in helping family and friend caregivers transition from caregiving to grieving. Poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Aaron Yukich\, Caregiver Rx Social Prescribing Project Lead\, Family Caregivers of British Columbia \n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/walking-through-grief-together-supporting-family-caregivers-through-the-transition-to-healing/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250326T130000
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UID:46305-1742990400-1742994000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Walking Through Grief Together: Supporting Family Caregivers Through the Transition to Healing
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/walking-through-grief-together-supporting-family-caregivers-through-the-transition-to-healing-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250327
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250329
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
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UID:46212-1743033600-1743206399@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:CMA Health Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/cma-health-summit/
LOCATION:Ottawa\, ON
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Medical Association":MAILTO:https://www.cma.ca/about-us/contact
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
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UID:46431-1743066000-1743069600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Community-Based Palliative Care Community of Practice 
DESCRIPTION:The fourth series of the Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice continues with “Communication Part 2\,” on March 27\, from 12–1:00 p.m. ET. \nThis session will explore approaches to understanding a patient’s hopes and values to guide treatment decisions and end-of-life planning\, as well as strategies for having code status conversations with patients and families\, and more! \nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 10.0 Mainpro+® credits. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/community-based-palliative-care-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T225054Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T225054Z
UID:46427-1743069600-1743073200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Webinar: Promising practices to improve access to primary care in northern\, rural and remote communities
DESCRIPTION:The second webinar in this two-part series presents key promising practices that are improving access to safe\, including culturally safe\, high-quality team-based primary care in northern\, rural and remote communities. Whether or not you attended the first session\, you’re invited to join us to explore a new set of promising practices. \nExplore strategies and real-world outcomes that offer insights into how you can consider applying or adapting these approaches in your community. \nRegister for the webinar
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/webinar-promising-practices-to-improve-access-to-primary-care-in-northern-rural-and-remote-communities/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Healthcare Excellence Canada":MAILTO:info@hec-esc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T225918Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T225918Z
UID:46433-1743080400-1743084000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Alberta Hospice Palliative Care Community of Practice
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Covenant Health Palliative Institute\, this ongoing series brings together clinicians\, educators\, and leaders across Alberta to engage in discussions and explore topics such as continuing education\, care delivery processes and best practice care. \nRegister for the next session of this series\, “Orientation and Continuing Education for Nurses in Palliative Care\,” happening on March 27\, from 2–3:00 p.m. MT\, which will explore education and orientation standards for nurses delivering palliative and end-of-life care in Alberta.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/alberta-hospice-palliative-care-community-of-practice/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Covenant Health":MAILTO:Palliative.Institute@covenanthealth.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T053000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T183000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250331T174249Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T174249Z
UID:46471-1743485400-1743532200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Navigating the Unknown - Challenges\, Solutions & Optimism
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/navigating-the-unknown-challenges-solutions-optimism/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250331T174415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T174415Z
UID:46474-1743499800-1743503400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Caring with Compassion\, Planning with Confidence
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/caring-with-compassion-planning-with-confidence/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T124500
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250401T134500
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250331T174548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T174548Z
UID:46477-1743511500-1743515100@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Advancing Home-Based Palliative Care - Storis of Impact and Transformation
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/advancing-home-based-palliative-care-storis-of-impact-and-transformation/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250211T004513Z
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UID:46202-1743598800-1743607800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations (Session 1 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for a series of lively knowledge exchange events seeking to explore the connection of palliative care approaches in the health system and community organizations. The sessions are designed to facilitate connection across the whole continuum of care\, promote knowledge exchange among attendees\, advance the uptake of existing research\, and support future research. \nYou’re invited! \nNo matter what role you play in a patient’s journey with life-limiting illness\, you have valuable information to share\, and we want to hear from you. We invite anybody interested in furthering palliative care delivery and research to join this province-wide event\, including researchers\, healthcare providers\, administrators/leaders\, community organization staff and volunteers*\, patients* and families*\, and policymakers. \n*Some honoraria and expenses are available to patient and community partners overcome any barriers to your attendance. Contact Simon Anderson for more information (sanderson@bc-cpc.ca). \nJoin us \nThree 2.5-hour interactive online sessions\, addressing the theme “Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations” will be held on Wednesdays\, April 2\, 9 and 16\, 2025\, 1:00-3:30 pm. \nParticipants can choose to attend all three (recommended)\, or just one or two based on their schedules. \nRegister Here! \nThis is an interactive event where we consider everyone an expert – be it with lived\, work or other experience. We look forward to having you join us for this engaging learning event on improving access to palliative care in BC! \nThis series is hosted by the BC Centre for Palliative Care\, on behalf of the BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative\, and supported in part by UBC Health through their Health After 2020 program.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/facilitating-equitable-access-to-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-for-underserved-populations-session-1-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250402T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250309T230246Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T230246Z
UID:46264-1743598800-1743607800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Learning Series: Facilitating Equitable Access to Palliative and End-of-life Care for Underserved Populations
DESCRIPTION:Are you interested in improving access to pallaitive care for underserved populations? Join us for a series of interactive online events in April called Facilitating Equitable Access to Palliative and End-of-life Care for Underserved Populations. \nThe sessions – hosted by BCCPC on behalf of the BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative – are an opportunity to explore equitable access to palliative care. They will explore the connection between palliative care approaches in the health system and community organizations\, foster knowledge exchange\, promote the uptake of existing research\, and provide direction on future research in this area. \nWho’s invited?\nWe encourage anyone passionate about improving palliative care to join – including healthcare providers\, community organization staff and volunteers\, policymakers\, family caregivers\, care recipients\, and researchers. \nHonoraria and expense coverage are available for eligible participants. \nEvent Details\n•    When: April 2\, 9\, and 16\, 2025 (Wednesdays)\n•    Time: 1:00 – 3:30 PM Pacific time\n•    Where: Online (interactive sessions)\n•    Attend all three sessions or join as your schedule allows. \nThese sessions are supported in part by UBC Health through their Health After 2020 program. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/learning-series-facilitating-equitable-access-to-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-for-underserved-populations/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T050000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T060000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250311T225159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250311T225159Z
UID:46294-1743656400-1743660000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care Approach to Management of End Stage Heart Disease
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-approach-to-management-of-end-stage-heart-disease/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="NOSM University":MAILTO:cepd@nosm.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250403T123000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250331T175019Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250331T175617Z
UID:46480-1743676200-1743683400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Helping Patients Face A Serious Illness: 7 Keys for More Choice and Control
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/helping-patients-face-a-serious-illness-7-keys-for-more-choice-and-control/
LOCATION:Vision Nursing Home\, 229 Wellington St\, Sarnia\, Ontario\, N7T 1G9\, Canada
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250407T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T230036Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T230036Z
UID:46435-1744016400-1744020000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care Journal Watch  
DESCRIPTION:Staying up to date on the latest and greatest in peer-reviewed palliative care research can be challenging. Let the Journal Watch do it for you! Join Dr. José Pereira\, Dr. Leonie Herx\, and special guests as they explore the most recent releases in palliative care literature\, with an emphasis on practice change and system design. \nEach live session is accredited by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 1.0 Mainpro+ credit.   \nThe next session of this series will take place on April 7\, from 12–1:00 p.m. ET \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-journal-watch-7/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250408T110000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20240523T045633Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240523T045633Z
UID:45771-1744106400-1744110000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Spiritual Care Community of Practice – Series 2: MAID bereavement
DESCRIPTION:Sessions will run from August 2024 to April 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThis community of practice\, in partnership with the Canadian Association for Spiritual Care\, centers around the understanding and application of spiritual health and its diverse meanings within the context of palliative and bereavement care. The goal of this community is to create a space for healthcare professionals\, systems leaders\, spiritual care practitioners\, and psychospiritual therapists to come together and deepen their understanding of spirituality in palliative and bereavement care. \nThis series will help build on foundational knowledge they’ve acquired and allow them to share and communicate their experiences and support each other’s understanding and caring for the spiritual needs of palliative and bereavement care clients\, friends\, and families. \nThis second series will be made up of 6 sessions that will be delivered bimonthly and will cover a broad range of topics. Each session will point learners to relevant resources for further study and practice supporting the topic covered. \n\nMAID bereavement: April 8\, 2025\, from 1:00–2:00 p.m. ET\n\nInterested in becoming a part of this COP? Follow the instructions below: \n\nClick here to visit Pallium Central and login or create an account\nSelect Spiritual Care COP\nType in the enrollment key: SPIRITUAL23
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/spiritual-care-community-of-practice-series-2-maid-bereavement/
LOCATION:Virtual
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250409T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250211T004618Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T004618Z
UID:46204-1744203600-1744212600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations (Session 2 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for a series of lively knowledge exchange events seeking to explore the connection of palliative care approaches in the health system and community organizations. The sessions are designed to facilitate connection across the whole continuum of care\, promote knowledge exchange among attendees\, advance the uptake of existing research\, and support future research. \nYou’re invited! \nNo matter what role you play in a patient’s journey with life-limiting illness\, you have valuable information to share\, and we want to hear from you. We invite anybody interested in furthering palliative care delivery and research to join this province-wide event\, including researchers\, healthcare providers\, administrators/leaders\, community organization staff and volunteers*\, patients* and families*\, and policymakers. \n*Some honoraria and expenses are available to patient and community partners overcome any barriers to your attendance. Contact Simon Anderson for more information (sanderson@bc-cpc.ca). \nJoin us \nThree 2.5-hour interactive online sessions\, addressing the theme “Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations” will be held on Wednesdays\, April 2\, 9 and 16\, 2025\, 1:00-3:30 pm. \nParticipants can choose to attend all three (recommended)\, or just one or two based on their schedules. \nRegister Here! \nThis is an interactive event where we consider everyone an expert – be it with lived\, work or other experience. We look forward to having you join us for this engaging learning event on improving access to palliative care in BC! \nThis series is hosted by the BC Centre for Palliative Care\, on behalf of the BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative\, and supported in part by UBC Health through their Health After 2020 program.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/facilitating-equitable-access-to-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-for-underserved-populations-session-2-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250415T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T231248Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231313Z
UID:46437-1744707600-1744711200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative care in the emergency room: It’s not my job! (in French)
DESCRIPTION:How does palliative care fit into the fast-paced environment of the emergency room? Join Dr. Philippe Ouellet\, emergency physician and head of palliative care at Hôpital du Haut-Richelieu\, for a discussion on integrating palliative approaches in emergency and critical care settings. \nHosted by the Institut de soins palliatifs et de fin de vie Michel-Sarrazin – Université Laval\, this accredited session offers a unique opportunity to engage with an expert in the field. \n\nJoin online: Live via Zoom\nAttend in person: VND-3122\, Pavillon Ferdinand-Vandry\, Université Laval\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-in-the-emergency-room-its-not-my-job-in-french/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Michel-Sarrazin Institute for Palliative and End-of-Life Care - Laval University":MAILTO:institutmichelsarrazin@ulaval.ca
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250416
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250417
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250309T230020Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T230020Z
UID:46262-1744761600-1744847999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:National Advance Care Planning Day
DESCRIPTION:National Advance Care Planning Day is April 16 and it’s asking Canadians “If not you\, who? If not now\, when?”.  Focusing on the first important step of the process – Think – the campaign invites people to consider who would make healthcare decisions on their behalf if they weren’t able to. \nHere is how you can participate! \nShare your voice! \n\nIn a short video (less than 20 seconds)\, tell us “What does ACP mean to you?” … it could be about something in your professional life\, an experience with a friend or family member\, or you can tell us why ACP is important to you.\nSend your video to conversations@bc-cpc.ca before March 10.\n\nStart thinking about ideas to build awareness in your community!\nWe will launch our ACP Day website on March 1\, with everything you’ll need to run an awareness campaign in your community. Stay tuned!   \nFor more information\, contact us at conversations@bc-cpc.ca.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/national-advance-care-planning-day/
LOCATION:CA
ORGANIZER;CN="Advanced Care Planning Canada":MAILTO:info@advancecareplanning.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20240229T051707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240229T051707Z
UID:45562-1744794000-1744797600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Project ECHO: Key nursing skills in Pediatric Palliative Care. From novice to expert!
DESCRIPTION:Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice (in French)\nSessions will run from April 2024 to April 2025.\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nCome be part of the Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice\, in collaboration with Le Phare! This community of practice will allow you to network and learn from experts across French-speaking Canada who share your interest in the integrated approach to pediatric palliative care. \nThis COP is ideal for health care professionals in pediatric palliative care working in an interdisciplinary approach: physicians\, nurses\, social workers\, pharmacists\, spiritual care providers\, and other professionals with a particular interest in pediatric palliative care. \nMembers of this COP will have the opportunity to gather every two months with a panel of experts in the field to participate in case discussions and explore current topics in pediatric palliative care such as symptom management\, pharmacological and non-pharmacological approaches to pain\, and psychosocial and spiritual support\, among others. \nUpcoming sessions include: \nKey nursing skills in Pediatric Palliative Care. From novice to expert!: April 16\, 2025\, from 12–1 p.m. ET \nInterested in becoming a part of this COP? Follow the instructions below: \n\nClick here to visit Pallium Central and login or create an account\nSelect ECHO CdP soins palliatifs pédiatriques\nType in the enrollment key: Pédiatriques
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/project-echo-key-nursing-skills-in-pediatric-palliative-care-from-novice-to-expert/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Pediatric Project ECHO":MAILTO:project.echo@sickkids.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T231500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231500Z
UID:46444-1744794000-1744797600@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:FINAL SESSION: Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice (in French)
DESCRIPTION:Don’t miss the final session of the Pediatric Palliative Care Community of Practice\, developed in collaboration with Le Phare\, Enfants et Familles! This session\, “Key nursing skills in pediatric palliative care: from novice to expert\,” will explore essential competencies in pediatric palliative care\, distinguishing between generalist and expert skills\, and developing a training framework for nursing staff. \nThis Group Learning Activity is accredited through the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada for a maximum of 6 hours. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/final-session-pediatric-palliative-care-community-of-practice-in-french/
LOCATION:Virtual
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250416T153000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250211T004710Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250211T004710Z
UID:46206-1744808400-1744817400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations (Session 3 of 3)
DESCRIPTION:Registration is open for a series of lively knowledge exchange events seeking to explore the connection of palliative care approaches in the health system and community organizations. The sessions are designed to facilitate connection across the whole continuum of care\, promote knowledge exchange among attendees\, advance the uptake of existing research\, and support future research. \nYou’re invited! \nNo matter what role you play in a patient’s journey with life-limiting illness\, you have valuable information to share\, and we want to hear from you. We invite anybody interested in furthering palliative care delivery and research to join this province-wide event\, including researchers\, healthcare providers\, administrators/leaders\, community organization staff and volunteers*\, patients* and families*\, and policymakers. \n*Some honoraria and expenses are available to patient and community partners overcome any barriers to your attendance. Contact Simon Anderson for more information (sanderson@bc-cpc.ca). \nJoin us \nThree 2.5-hour interactive online sessions\, addressing the theme “Facilitating equitable access to palliative and end-of-life care for underserved populations” will be held on Wednesdays\, April 2\, 9 and 16\, 2025\, 1:00-3:30 pm. \nParticipants can choose to attend all three (recommended)\, or just one or two based on their schedules. \nRegister Here! \nThis is an interactive event where we consider everyone an expert – be it with lived\, work or other experience. We look forward to having you join us for this engaging learning event on improving access to palliative care in BC! \nThis series is hosted by the BC Centre for Palliative Care\, on behalf of the BC Palliative Care Research Collaborative\, and supported in part by UBC Health through their Health After 2020 program.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/facilitating-equitable-access-to-palliative-and-end-of-life-care-for-underserved-populations-session-3-of-3/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T103000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T231805Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T231825Z
UID:46446-1744884000-1744885800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)
DESCRIPTION:The Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association invites you to join their session on Strengthening a Palliative Approach in Long-Term Care (SPA-LTC)\, a program focused on improving palliative care through stronger relationships\, quality improvement\, and evidence-based resources. \n Presenter: \n\nAbigail Wickson-Griffiths\, RN\, PhD\n\nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/46446/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="Canadian Gerontological Nursing Association":MAILTO:https://cgna.net/connect-with-cgna
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250417T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250320T232133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250320T232133Z
UID:46451-1744891200-1744894800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Frailty and Dementia: Essential Conversations with Families
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by the BC Centre for Palliative Care\, this ongoing series explores best practices for integrating essential conversations into routine clinical practice. \nThe next session\, “Frailty and Dementia: Essential Conversations with Families\,” happening on April 17\, from 12–1:00 p.m. PT\, will focus on guiding realistic\, compassionate discussions with families about medical conditions\, quality of life\, and goals of care. \nDr. Trevor Janz will model these conversations with families for us; about MOST status\, CPR and ICU\, feeding tubes in stroke and late dementia\, falls and hip fractures\, pneumonia\, dehydration and bladder infections\, and avoiding hospitalization. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/frailty-and-dementia-essential-conversations-with-families/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250417T202632Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202632Z
UID:46521-1745312400-1745316000@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Community of Practice (Ontario)  
DESCRIPTION:Join us for the next session in the Long-Term Care Quality Improvement Community of Practice (Ontario)\, where we’ll take a closer look at Advance Care Planning (ACP) and Goals of Care (GOC) conversations—how they differ\, how they connect\, and why both are essential in long-term care. \nThis session will examine how residents and families are currently engaging in these conversations and consider effective processes to support meaningful and consistent ACP and GOC conversations. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/long-term-care-quality-improvement-community-of-practice-ontario/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250411T143447Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250411T143447Z
UID:46499-1745398800-1745402400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Palliative Care for Those Living With Dementia
DESCRIPTION:Primary care teams are often the first to support individuals living with dementia\, as their needs become more complex. \nJoin us on April 23 at 12 p.m. ET for the next session in the Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice series: “Palliative Care for Those Living With Dementia\,” led by Dr. Amit Arya. \nThe session will focus on the unique palliative care needs of patients with dementia\, including the physical\, psychological and social challenges they experience\, and how primary care providers can apply a palliative approach to symptom management. \nRegister today
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/palliative-care-for-those-living-with-dementia/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250417T202818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T202818Z
UID:46523-1745398800-1745402400@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Community-Based Palliative Care Community of Practice 
DESCRIPTION:Take part in the next session in the Community-Based Primary Palliative Care Community of Practice\, “Palliative Care for Those Living With Dementia.”   \nThis session\, led by Dr. Amit Arya\, MD CCFP (PC)\, FCFP\, will focus on the unique palliative care needs of patients with dementia\, including the physical\, psychological and social challenges specific to this population. Our panelists will also explore common symptoms associated with dementia and discuss how a palliative approach can support their effective management. \nThis one-credit-per-hour Group Learning program has been certified by the College of Family Physicians of Canada for up to 10.0 Mainpro+® credits. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/community-based-palliative-care-community-of-practice-2/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250423T130000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250309T230706Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T230706Z
UID:46269-1745409600-1745413200@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Challenges and Resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ Community: Exploring Grief and Bereavement Through a Holistic Framework
DESCRIPTION:Part of our Grief & Bereavement Literacy ECHO Series \nThis session will discuss the challenges and resilience in the 2SLGBTQ+ community relating to grief and bereavement. Poster you can print and share linked here. \nPresenter: Geoff Straw\, M.A.\, Registered Clinical Counsellor \n\nThis series is for anyone interested in increasing their knowledge around grief and bereavement to support them personally or in their professional careers.
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/challenges-and-resilience-in-the-2slgbtq-community-exploring-grief-and-bereavement-through-a-holistic-framework/
LOCATION:Virtual
ORGANIZER;CN="BC Centre for Palliative Care":MAILTO:office@bc-cpc.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250426
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250309T224707Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T224707Z
UID:46249-1745452800-1745625599@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association Conference
DESCRIPTION:Palliative Care – It’s Everybody’s Business\nA palliative approach to care provides support to those with life limiting illness and includes symptom management\, quality of life issues\, advanced care planning\, and discussions related to goals of care. Early palliative care is provided along side treatments to control disease and its complications. Good palliative care involves all members of an interdisciplinary health care team along with a patient’s family and other community supports. The NBHPCA 2025 conference will provide information and tools to healthcare providers\, so they are better equipped identify\, manage\, treat\, and support patients and their families throughout their illness trajectory. \nFeaturing: Dr. Hsein Seow and Dr. Samantha Winemaker\nFrom The Waiting Room Revolution Podcast and authors of Hope for the Best and Plan for the Rest
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/new-brunswick-hospice-palliative-care-association-conference/
LOCATION:Kingswood Lodge\, 31 Kingswood Park\, Fredericton\, New Brunswick\, E3C 2L4\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="New Brunswick Hospice Palliative Care Association":MAILTO:secretary@nbhpca-aspnb.ca
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20250424
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20250427
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250309T225146Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250309T225146Z
UID:46254-1745452800-1745711999@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:32nd Annual Rural & Remote Medicine Conference
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/32nd-annual-rural-remote-medicine-conference/
LOCATION:RBC Convention Centre Winnipeg\, 375 York Avenue\, Winnipeg\, Manitoba\, Canada
ORGANIZER;CN="Society of Rural Physicians of Canada":MAILTO:info@srpc.ca
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/Vancouver:20250424T100000
DTSTAMP:20260430T054647
CREATED:20250417T203101Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20250417T203101Z
UID:46525-1745485200-1745488800@members.pallmed.ca
SUMMARY:Community of Practice Series for Home Healthcare Professionals (in French)
DESCRIPTION:The Montreal Institute for Palliative Care invites you to the next session in their Community of Practice Series for Home Healthcare Professionals: “Palliative Care and Racialized Patients: Simple\, Complex\, a Story to Tell.” \nLed by Fabienne Germeil\, B.Sc.inf.\, M.Sc.\, Faculty Lecturer and Director of the Clinical Partnerships Office at the Ingram School of Nursing\, this session will explore the concepts of equity\, diversity\, and inclusivity in palliative care. Fabienne will share both personal reflections and clinical insights essential to supporting racialized patients and their families in a palliative care context. \nREGISTER TODAY
URL:https://members.pallmed.ca/event/community-of-practice-series-for-home-healthcare-professionals-in-french/
LOCATION:Virtual
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